<blockquote>''Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) formalizes the ideas of a [[Soft System (glossary)]] approach using systemic thinking to expose the issues in a problem situation and guide interventions to reduce them. SSM provides a framework of ideas and models to help guide participants through this systemic thinking. ''</blockquote>

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<blockquote>''Soft systems methodology (SSM) formalizes the ideas of a soft system approach using systemic thinking to expose the issues in a problem situation and guide interventions to reduce them. SSM provides a framework of ideas and models to help guide participants through this systemic thinking. '' (Checkland 1999)</blockquote>

SSM is the most common example for a Problem Structuring Approach, see the [[System Science]] knowledge area for details.

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SSM is the most common example for a Problem Structuring Approach, see the [[Systems Science]] knowledge area for details.

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Soft systems methodology (SSM) formalizes the ideas of a soft system approach using systemic thinking to expose the issues in a problem situation and guide interventions to reduce them. SSM provides a framework of ideas and models to help guide participants through this systemic thinking. (Checkland 1999)